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Cottage Cheese Taco Chicken Salad

25g Protein Cottage Cheese Taco Chicken Salad – Irresistible!

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A refreshing and protein-packed salad combining cottage cheese, chicken, and taco flavors for a healthy meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons salsa
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
  • ⅓ cup slivered red onion
  • ¼ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk sour cream, salsa, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
  2. Add lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, corn, black beans and onion; toss to coat well.
  3. Divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For extra protein, add more cottage cheese.
  • Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing salsa and cumin.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg